Overview
Donor: | Japan Water Forum |
Application procedure: | Online Application |
Donor base: | Japan |
Reference number: | - |
Eligible applicants: | Individual |
Deadline: | 06.12.2024 |
Financial details
Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
Minimum grant size: | - |
Total available budget: | - |
Funding type: | Other |
Maximum grant size: | - |
Funding ratio: | non-financial assistance |
Sectors
- Water & Sanitation
Project Locations
Africa
Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
America
Bolivia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay
Asia
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen
Europe
Armenia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Ukraine
Pacific
Kiribati, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Description
1) Objective
The Youth Water Forum 2024, organized by the Japan Water Forum, aims to engage young people in addressing the pressing global water-related issues caused by climate change. These issues include devastating floods, heavy snowfall, and droughts, which have far-reaching impacts on communities and ecosystems. By focusing on the theme of water, the forum seeks to intersect with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the critical role water plays in sustainable development. The forum provides a platform for young citizens, the leaders of tomorrow, to create and share videos that explore and propose solutions to water challenges.
This initiative highlights the importance of intergenerational collaboration in solving global problems and encourages participants to think creatively and critically about water sustainability. The Youth Water Forum aims to foster a sense of global community and shared responsibility, as young participants from around the world contribute their unique perspectives and ideas. Through this collective effort, the forum aspires to promote a sustainable future where water-related issues are addressed effectively and equitably.
2) Eligibility
The Youth Water Forum 2024 is open to participants from all countries, inviting young individuals worldwide to share their insights and solutions regarding water-related issues.
3) Location
Actions can take place worldwide.
4) Budget
There is no specified budget for participants submitting videos. The initiative focuses on providing a platform for young voices to be heard on a global stage, without any financial constraints mentioned in the announcement.
4) Application
The application process consists of two key periods: the entry period runs from June 3rd, 2024, to December 6th, 2024, at 23:59 (JST), and the video submission period extends from June 3rd, 2024, to January 18th, 2024, at 23:59 (JST). Participants must submit a 3-minute video in English. Detailed instructions on how to apply are available on the Youth Water Forum’s official website. The forum encourages young individuals to collaborate and present their innovative ideas on water sustainability, contributing to a brighter and more sustainable future.